Welcome to Deltona Christian Church! We are gathered here to worship God and to share together in community. Your presence makes a difference.
Greetings & Announcements Pastor Susanna
Gathering in God’s Presence
*Processional Hymn Come, Thou Long Expected 125
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively) Adapted from Psalm 80
One: Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock!
Many: Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine,
that we may be saved.
that we may be saved.
One: Let your hand be upon the one at your right hand,
the one whom you made strong for yourself.
the one whom you made strong for yourself.
Many: Then we will never turn back from you; give us life,
and we will call on your name.
and we will call on your name.
One: Restore us, O LORD God of hosts;
Many: Let your face shine, that we may be saved.
Lighting the Advent Candle Insert
Advent Hymn All Earth is Waiting (verse 1)
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer Steven Shewey
(using debts and debtors)
(using debts and debtors)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Reading Delores Lester
Hebrew Lesson Isaiah 64:1-9
One: The Word of God for the people of God
Many: Thanks be to God!
Time for God’s Children Pastor Susanna
(Children aged k-8th grade can come up to the steps for this lesson.)
Anthem O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Choir
Prayer of Intercession
Scripture Reading Mark 13:24-37 Pastor Susanna
Sermon Waiting in Suffering Pastor Susanna
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
*Invitation Hymn People, Look East 142
(Come forward at this time to unite with our church family,
for a prayer, or to commit your life to Jesus Christ.)
Communion Meditation Pastor Susanna
Communion Hymn Change My Heart O God Insert
Prayer for the Bread and Cup Steven Shewey
Distribution and Sharing of Emblems The Diaconate
(Eat the Bread when served. Please hold the Cup
and we will drink together. All bread served is gluten free.)
Offering Meditation and Prayer of Dedication
*Response Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 47
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Parting Hymn Comfort, Comfort You my People 122
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude Valentine Agranovsky
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